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What’s driving up goodwill values?

Dean Barker explains some of the reasons why the UK private sector is experiencing exceptional growth in goodwill values and…

Ioannis Papadopoulos wins prize for paper on bone grafting

Ioannis Papadopoulos of Royal London Dental Hospital is joint winner of this year’s Schottlander BSSPD Oral Prize for his paper…

Implant dentistry

Invisalign GDP Forum: Chris Orr interview

Dr Christopher Orr is one of the UK’s most prominent cosmetic and aesthetic restorative dentists in the UK. He has been invited…

Direct repair of crown and bridge veneers

In the concluding part of his article series, Markus Firla discusses the intraoral repair of chipped ceramic or composite veneers…

Aesthetic dentistry

Complications of implant dentistry

Nik Sisodia presents some of the most common complications that can arise during and after dental implant surgery. As with…

Implant dentistry

What are the current pressures facing NHS dentists?

Nigel Jones talks about the current stresses NHS dentists are facing and why they could become a big issue in…

CQC considers increasing dental fees by 13%

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched a consultation on increasing its dental fees by 13% from April 2019. In its…

No screw, no glue – a prosthodontic dream come true!

Introducing the ground-breaking Acuris conometric concept from Dentsply Sirona. The next-generation of implant prosthetics – without cement or screws –…

Implant dentistry

Sell your dental practice quicker – part one: preparation

Nicola Lomas explains how good preparation for a practice sale can speed up the whole process. Selling your practice can be…

Private Practice

What you’ve missed this week

Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… GPs see 380,000…

Accessible dentistry for all

Lisa Riley reveals the benefits of setting up shop in a supermarket Centre for Dentistry is helping to bring dental…

‘Mydentist is listening, Mydentist is changing’

Seb Evans went along to Mydentist’s Clinical Conference in Birmingham recently where there were more than 600 delegates waiting to…

Treating gum disease could ease the symptoms of type 2 diabetes

Treating gum disease could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood glucose levels and may reduce their risk…

Little and large

Sometimes bigger isn’t always better. When it comes to corporates, Kevin Lewis argues that size does matter. The phrase ‘too…

Trainees take to the stage at BOC

The annual prize-giving at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) saw more than 25 people recognised for an outstanding contribution to…

Report on UK dental market: percentage of female dentists set to increase

The proportion of female dentists in the profession is set to increase to more than 60%, according to Christie &…

Handling a GDC complaint

Knowing how to respond to a GDC complaint increases the chances of a positive outcome, says Alison Large It’s the…

New dental adhesive prevents tooth decay around orthodontic brackets

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive that protects the tooth surfaces…

Help patients overcome their dental anxieties

Many patients won’t admit that it’s the fear of injections that can prevent them accepting a plan, or even visiting the…